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Lincs, Northants and East Anglia: Groundwater Models Asset System Maintenance

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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01 Nov 2024 at 10:19

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Tender

06 Jun 2024 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (part of the Defra Network) has awarded a contract to WSP UK Limited for the "Lincs, Northants and East Anglia: Groundwater Models Asset System Maintenance" project. This contract involves refining, maintaining and supporting the operational use of groundwater models in East Anglia and Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire, as well as developing training packages for technical staff. The procurement, classified under the industry category “Research and development services and related consultancy services” (CPV: 73000000), was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £989,513.68, was signed on 30 September 2024 and falls under the "services" category, supported by the "open" procurement method and detailed legal framework identified by CELEX: 32014L0024. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27 June 2024 and the contract period starting from 1 September 2024 and concluding on 31 August 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, specifically those experienced in water resource management and quality. Companies equipped with expertise in model maintenance and the development of training materials for technical staff will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Given the project's scope and the Environment Agency's intention to continue refining and expanding the use of groundwater models, this contract provides a platform for long-term collaboration and capacity building, allowing companies to establish a significant presence in the environmental services sector. The successful bidder will have the chance to contribute to environmental protection efforts while enhancing their portfolio and demonstrating their expertise in high-complexity consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Lincs, Northants and East Anglia: Groundwater Models Asset System Maintenance

Notice Description

This Consultancy will follow a programme of work aimed at refining, maintaining, and supporting the operational use of the Anglian Models. It will also develop training packages to allow technical staff to interact with the groundwater models and use the model results effectively.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Consultancy will follow a programme of work aimed at refining, maintaining and supporting the operational use of the Anglian Models. It will also develop training packages to allow technical staff to interact with the groundwater models and use the model results effectively.
The Environment Agency has been updating the asset management plans for the Anglian Models. The Anglian Models are used increasingly to support water resources and water quality work across the East Anglia and Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire operating areas. The Environment Agency therefore intends to continue the refinement, maintenance, and operation of the Anglian Models to support decision-making by the Environment Agency, and also for use by third parties such as water companies and other water abstractors.
The Anglian Models have now been in place for some twenty years. There has been a considerable change in the technical staff supporting the models over that time. The Environment Agency therefore also intends to develop train

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046e23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035430-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£989,513 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

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